Care Trajectory Management: Foundations in the organising work of nurses

Care trajectory management is essential for patient safety and quality care, and this first textbook of its kind provides a theoretical and practical resource for nurse educators, practice facilitators, and policy makers. It covers the history of nursing's professional development, professional identity, healthcare quality and safety, healthcare systems, managing complexity, care coordination, tacit knowledge, nursing theory, organizing work, and the Care Trajectory Management Framework. Illustrative case studies and exercises help to apply learning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Publication date: 13 May 2024
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Care trajectory management is a crucial aspect of nursing that involves coordinating and organizing patient care to ensure safety and quality. It is the first textbook of its kind, providing a theoretical and practical resource for nurse educators, practice facilitators, policy makers, and undergraduate nurses. The book covers various concepts and theories related to nursing practice, including the history of nursing's professional development, professional identity, healthcare quality and safety, healthcare systems, managing complexity, care coordination, tacit knowledge, nursing theory, organizing work, and the Care Trajectory Management Framework. It is based on research led by the author, Davina Allen, and includes illustrative case studies based on observational studies to bring theory to life. Exercises, quick quizzes, and reflective practice help to apply learning, and online downloadable workbooks are available to organize learning.

Weight: 252g
Dimension: 153 x 231 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780443107535